Upper denture, Europe, 1701-1800

Made:
1701-1800 in Europe
A29001, Carving instrument Upper denture, 18th century. Top three quarter view Upper denture, 18th century. Top three quarter view Upper denture. 18th century

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A29001, Carving instrument
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Upper denture, 18th century. Top three quarter view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Upper denture, 18th century. Top three quarter view
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Upper denture. 18th century
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Upper denture. 18th century

Dentures of this period were made from a small range of materials, including ivory. This example was carved from hippopotamus ivory and would have been expensive. Ivory was difficult to clean and over time began to deteriorate and smell quite unpleasant. The dentures are shown here with an ivory carving instrument (A29001).

Details

Category:
Dentistry
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A600140
Materials:
ivory, hippopotamus
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 57 mm x 60 mm, .03kg
type:
denture